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7:00 AM 27th March 2023
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Nosh To Beat The Nausea – Foods For Travel Sickness!

 
Contrary to popular belief a light snack may be the very thing you need to fend off travel sickness.

Certain foods have been shown to help prevent symptoms of travel sickness, such as nausea, sweating and dizziness.

Eating light and bland foods low in fat, spice, grease, and acid is the key to keeping your stomach at bay and the sickness away.

But, motion sickness is common when travelling and can strike without warning.

You must remember to eat something before you travel, even if it is only a snack.

This may be challenging, especially when you feel nauseous and don’t fancy anything, but eating some foods can make you feel better and help with hydration.

Here are five foods which can keep travel sickness at bay:

1.Crackers
Always pack your favourite crackers when travelling. Not only do they help reduce the stomach irritation caused by acid, but their bland taste also prevents vomiting and eases travel sickness. Some light and easy-to-digest saltine crackers are strongly recommended.

2. Ginger
Ginger has always been a traditional remedy for motion sickness, especially with symptoms like nausea. Since it can easily trigger digestion and speed up the process of the GI tract, ginger significantly lessens the feelings of nausea and sweating. Travellers also benefit from a variety of options: ginger tablets, biscuits and tea.

3. Apple
Having a rich source of fibre and vitamins, apples do a great job cleaning your stomach of nausea-inducing chemicals and easing the digestive system. However, keep in mind that eating too many at one time can reverse their positive effects.

4. Banana
Another lifesaver fruit that is recommended. Nausea and travel sickness are often caused by dehydration and excessive acid content in the stomach. By having this nutritious and high-in-starch fruit, travellers can feel the relief from nausea right away.

5. Nuts
Not only packed with an abundance of protein and starch, nuts can also effectively restore your energy and defeat nausea.

Research by www.panachecruises.com